Why is Black Friday "black"?
Because retailers make a profit, their numbers go from red to black
What is Black Friday called in Mexico?
"El Buen Fin"
The term Black Friday originated in what U.S. city?
Philadelphia
What is the Monday after Black Friday called?
Cyber Monday
What time does in-store foot traffic peak on Black Friday?
4pm
How much does the average Black Friday shopper spend?
$520
What year did retailers first open at midnight for Black Friday?
In 2011, several retailers (including Target, Kohl's, Macy's, Best Buy, and Bealls) opened at midnight for the first time.
Which items are discounted the least on Black Friday?
Furniture
What was the first department store to advertise a post-Thanksgiving sale?
Macy's
How many countries besides the U.S. have some form of Black Friday?
130
10
45
20
Who are the biggest spenders on Black Friday?
According to The Washington Post, the biggest spenders are Millennials (those born between 1977 and 1995).
What percent of Americans shop on Black Friday?
70%
90%
60%
45%
What percent of Black Friday shoppers later regret their purchases?
52%
44%
18%
68%
What did some merchants try to rename Black Friday?
Big Friday
Which retailer is the most dangerous place to shop on Black Friday?
Walmart
What is the going rate for hiring someone to wait in line for you on Black Friday?
$175 an hour
$35 an hour
$50 an hour
$60 an hour
Black Friday begins the day after which holiday?
Thanksgiving
Which U.S. state spends the most money per shopper on Black Friday?
Wisconsin
What year did Black Friday become the busiest shopping day of the year?
Black Friday has routinely been the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States since 2005.